Experience Rakugo! In brief Date - 12 August 2026Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareFeatured guest - Katsura MonshiroFestival - Japan Fringe Book your free ticket on Universe.com About the eventDiscover the art and humor of Rakugo through an entertaining introduction, presented entirely in English, which includes live demonstrations, followed by several short comic stories known as kobanashi. It will then be followed by an authentic full-length Rakugo performance.Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art of comic storytelling that has been passed down for over 300 years. A single performer tells a story while portraying multiple characters, using only a folding fan and a hand towel as props.This event offers an entertaining introduction to:What Rakugo is and how it worksHow one performer brings different characters to lifeHow a folding fan and a hand towel can become a variety of objects through imaginationWhether you are interested in Japanese culture or experiencing Rakugo for the first time, everyone is welcome.In collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can reserve your free spot via Universe.com. Book your free ticket on Universe.com Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 12 2026 14.00 - 15.00 Experience Rakugo! Discover rakugo, Japan's traditional art of comic storytelling, through this entertaining intro and full-length performance by Katsura Monshiro. Part of the Japan Fringe. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Universe.com This article was published on Friday 31 July 2026
Experience Rakugo! In brief Date - 12 August 2026Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareFeatured guest - Katsura MonshiroFestival - Japan Fringe Book your free ticket on Universe.com About the eventDiscover the art and humor of Rakugo through an entertaining introduction, presented entirely in English, which includes live demonstrations, followed by several short comic stories known as kobanashi. It will then be followed by an authentic full-length Rakugo performance.Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art of comic storytelling that has been passed down for over 300 years. A single performer tells a story while portraying multiple characters, using only a folding fan and a hand towel as props.This event offers an entertaining introduction to:What Rakugo is and how it worksHow one performer brings different characters to lifeHow a folding fan and a hand towel can become a variety of objects through imaginationWhether you are interested in Japanese culture or experiencing Rakugo for the first time, everyone is welcome.In collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can reserve your free spot via Universe.com. Book your free ticket on Universe.com Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 12 2026 14.00 - 15.00 Experience Rakugo! Discover rakugo, Japan's traditional art of comic storytelling, through this entertaining intro and full-length performance by Katsura Monshiro. Part of the Japan Fringe. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Universe.com This article was published on Friday 31 July 2026
Aug 12 2026 14.00 - 15.00 Experience Rakugo! Discover rakugo, Japan's traditional art of comic storytelling, through this entertaining intro and full-length performance by Katsura Monshiro. Part of the Japan Fringe.
